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Nursery Rhymes in the Modern Era: Reflections and Considerations for Storytime and Beyond (ALA Webinar)

Nursery Rhymes in the Modern Era: Reflections and Considerations for Storytime and Beyond (ALA Webinar) Online

The Massachusetts Library System is pleased to announce that we have contracted with ALA to provide our members with access to their live webinars.  These webinars are free to MLS members who register through our calendar.  Please do not register directly with ALA. Members who register directly with ALA are responsible for paying their registration fee. 

Please help us keep MLS sponsored training free for all members. If you are unable to attend the live webinar, please cancel your registration. A cancellation link can be found in your confirmation email, or you may contact Sarah Donnelly at sdonnelly@masslibsystem.org to cancel. 


Description

As storytellers, parents, and caregivers, we have a desire to establish a foundation of songs and rhymes in the children we serve. However, many traditional nursery rhymes are anchored in a less-than-savory past. With this in mind, how can we build a positive and inclusive foundation going forward? This presentation will discuss some of the more common nursery rhymes and their origins, the general purpose of nursery rhymes as tools for supporting early literacy, as well as how to determine how best to use nursery rhymes in a contemporary context. Participants will be provided with slides and a worksheet to consider after the presentation concludes.

Presenter

Mary R. Lanni is the Youth Literacy and Outreach Specialist at Douglas County Libraries. She manages youth programming outside the library walls, including the Book Start program, which supports community readers by providing them with relevant materials and guidance as they interact with classrooms across the county. Mary seeks to ensure inclusivity in the programs she oversees, and she enjoys training and supporting others in this important work.

Accessibility Information

If you have questions or requests regarding accessibility, contact ce@ala.org or at 312-280-5100.

Date:
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Time:
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Format:
Webinar
Online:
This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration email.
Categories:
  Vendor Webinar - ALA  
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